Kronoberg Castle Ruin, Medieval castle ruin in Växjö Municipality, Sweden.
The stone ruins of Kronoberg Castle stand on an island in Lake Helgasjön, featuring four round corner towers and rectangular walls.
Bishop Lars Mikaelsson established the castle in 1444 as a fortified residence, which later became a strategic point in Swedish-Danish conflicts.
The castle serves as a testament to medieval Swedish military architecture and the historical conflicts between Sweden and Denmark.
Visitors reach the castle ruins through a pedestrian bridge from the mainland at Ryttmästaregården, where they find a café and boat services.
The castle gave its name to the entire Kronoberg County and housed 50 cannons during its peak as a military fortification.
Location: Växjö Municipality
Website: http://kulturparkensmaland.se/1.0.1.0/42/1
GPS coordinates: 56.94173,14.79472
Latest update: May 13, 2025 13:32
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